Taylor County Woman Indicted on Fraud Charges, Accused of Stealing Over $160,000
A Taylor County woman, Amanda Atwood, has been indicted on fraud charges, including theft and forgery, for allegedly stealing over $160,000 from her former employer, Phoenix Way. She is accused of issuing fraudulent checks to herself from the company's accounts.
Bowling Green, KY, November 1, 2026 — A resident of Taylor County has been indicted on multiple fraud charges, facing accusations of theft and forgery. The individual, identified as Amanda Atwood, is alleged to have stolen more than $160,000 from her previous employer, Phoenix Way.
The indictment details accusations that Atwood issued fraudulent checks drawn from the company’s financial accounts for her personal benefit. The alleged scheme involved these fraudulent checks being issued directly to Atwood herself.
The specific date of the indictment was not provided. Similarly, the exact timeframe during which the alleged thefts occurred was not detailed in the available information. Information regarding statements from Amanda Atwood, her legal representatives, or spokespersons for Phoenix Way was not disclosed.
The charges stem from Atwood’s former employment with Phoenix Way. The alleged financial misconduct involves substantial funds, exceeding $160,000. The accusation of forgery pertains to the alleged creation or alteration of checks, while theft charges relate to the unlawful taking of company assets.
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